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Counts below are complaints filed with NHTSA, not failure rates: a longer bar means more owners reported it.
Is your car affected?
What it shows: The most common band for complaints about this repair is under 3 years old (66%), against 40% for all complaints: the biggest difference between the two.
Is it urgent, and what do owners notice first?
47 owner complaints name this part.
What owners describe. Dealer could not fix or repeat repair: 15%; Coolant or fluid leak: 9%; Noise: 4%.
Which model years show up most in the complaints?
2015 is the most common model year in 37 complaints naming this part (16%); 4 model years account for 59%.
What it shows: 2015 is the largest at 6 (16%), followed by 2016 at 1 (3%); the smallest shown is 2016 at 1 (3%).
Are the parts for this repair getting more expensive, or only the labor?
The federal producer price index for new passenger car tires rose 34.1% from December 2019 to August 2026, while the consumer price index for motor vehicle repair, labor and parts together, rose 55.2% (BLS, national).
Prices of new passenger car tires, as shops buy them from makers, since December 2019, against consumer prices for motor vehicle repair. New passenger car tires: +34.1%; All motor vehicle parts: +17.4%; Motor vehicle repair, labor and parts together: +55.2%.
Has this part been recalled abroad on cars that may share it?
Manufacturers filed 4 foreign recall campaigns that name winter tire with NHTSA since 2015; the latest, from Daimler Vans USA in 2026-04. These are recalls abroad, and they apply to U.S. cars only if the same model is sold here.
| Filed | Manufacturer | Foreign recall no. | What the filing says |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04 | Daimler Vans | 049 | Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that for certain Metris (447 platform) vehicles, non- approved winter tires might have been offered by Canadian Mercedes-Benz service partners. |
| 2020-12 | Mercedes-Benz | 254 | MBAG has determined that certain MY2020 E-Class (213 platform) vehicles with factory installed winter tires might not have been equipped with the respective speed limit label in the driver's field of view. |
| 2020-12 | Mercedes-Benz | 238 | MBAG determined that on certain MY2020 C-Class Plug-In Hybrid vehicles (205 platform), incorrect tires might have been installed due to a deviation in the production documentation. |
Was my tire a known defect, and which tire lines has NHTSA recalled?
NHTSA lists 5 tire recall campaigns filed since 2015 (tire recalls that name snow or winter tires), covering 1,764,012 tires; the largest, Amp Mud Terrain Attack M/T in 2024, covered 673,000.
What it shows: Amp Mud Terrain Attack M/T is the largest at 673,000, followed by Michelin Agilis Crossclimate C-Metric at 542,110; the smallest shown is Bridgestone V-Steel Highway Service at 203.
Does vehicle age change how underinflated tires are?
NHTSA's 2001 measurement of 11,530 vehicles found 8% of tires on cars 3 years old or newer underinflated by 8 psi or more against 15% on cars over 6 years old, and 12% against 24% on pickups, SUVs and vans.
Share of tires deviating 8 psi or more from the maker's pressure, by vehicle age, measured in 2001. 3 years or newer, pickups and SUVs: 12%; 3 to 6 years, pickups and SUVs: 15%; Over 6 years, pickups and SUVs: 24%.
Which counties get the weather that wears this part?
FEMA's National Risk Index puts Worcester County, MA, Niagara County, NY and Middlesex County, MA highest for ice storms, about 2.99 events a year, against 0.70 in the median county. Ice storms are when wiper blades and winter tires do their work.
What it shows: Worcester County, MA is the largest at 2.99, followed by Niagara County, NY at 2.96; the smallest shown is Boone County, AR at 2.21.
If this part was recalled, is the repair free?
Federal law (49 U.S.C. 30120) requires a maker to fix a recalled defect without charge for cars first bought within 15 calendar years (tires within 5), and NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for parts matched to a winter tire since model year 2015, covering about 65 vehicles.
| Rule or count | What it says |
|---|---|
| Age limits | The free-remedy duty does not apply to a car first bought more than 15 calendar years, or a tire first bought more than 5 calendar years, before the recall notice. |
| Failure to fix | A repair not done adequately within 60 days of presentation is prima facie evidence of failure to repair within a reasonable time; the maker must then replace the vehicle or refund the purchase price less depreciation. |
| Free remedy | A maker must fix a recall defect without charge. |
| NHTSA recalls matched to a winter tire since model year 2015 | 1 recall campaigns covering about 65 vehicles |
How old is this tire, and how do I read its date code?
Under federal rule 49 CFR 574.5 every tire carries a DOT identification number whose final four digits are its date code, two digits for the week and two for the year it was made, so a code of 3524 means week 35 of 2024 and tire age can be read before you buy.
Reading the DOT date code on a tire (49 CFR 574.5). Last four digits of the DOT number: the date code: two digits for the week, two for the year of manufacture what (3524 = made in week 35 of 2024); First two of the four digits: week of the year; 01 is the first full calendar week (Sunday to Saturday) what (35 = the 35th week); Last two of the four digits: year of manufacture what (24 = 2024).
Does my state add a scrap-tire fee to the tire bill?
36 of 50 U.S. states charge a scrap-tire fee on new tires and 14 do not, with flat fees from $0.25 to $5.00 per tire, so four tires add up to $20.00 at the highest flat fee against $0 in states with no fee.
| State | Fee per new tire (as published) | On four tires | Share of $680 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $1.00 | $4.00 | 0.6% |
| Alaska | $2.50 / passenger tire extra $5.00 / studded tire | varies | |
| Arizona | 2% or $2.00 max | varies | |
| Arkansas | $2.00 / new passenger tire extra $3.00 / new truck tire (>20" rim) | varies | |
| California | $1.75 | $7.00 | 1.0% |
| Colorado | $1.25 | $5.00 | 0.7% |
| Connecticut | No state fee | $0.00 | |
| Delaware | $2.00 | $8.00 | 1.2% |
| Florida | $1.00 | $4.00 | 0.6% |
| Georgia | $1.00 | $4.00 | 0.6% |
| Hawaii | No state fee | $0.00 | |
| Idaho | No state fee | $0.00 | |
| Illinois | $2.50 | $10.00 | 1.5% |
| Indiana | $0.25 | $1.00 | 0.1% |
| Iowa | No state fee | $0.00 | |
| Kansas | $0.25 | $1.00 | 0.1% |
| Kentucky | $2.00 | $8.00 | 1.2% |
| Louisiana | $1.25 / recapped or retreaded tire, $2.25 / passenger tire, $5.00 / medium truck tire, $10.00 / off-road tire | varies | |
| Maine | $1.00 | $4.00 | 0.6% |
| Maryland | $0.80 | $3.20 | 0.5% |
| Massachusetts | No state fee | $0.00 | |
| Michigan | $1.50 per vehicle title transfer | varies | |
| Minnesota | No state fee | $0.00 | |
| Mississippi | $1.00 or $2.00 based on size | varies | |
| Missouri | $0.50 | $2.00 | 0.3% |
| Montana | No state fee | $0.00 | |
| Nebraska | $1.00 | $4.00 | 0.6% |
| Nevada | $1.00 | $4.00 | 0.6% |
| New Hampshire | No state fee | $0.00 | |
| New Jersey | $1.50 | $6.00 | 0.9% |
| New Mexico | $1.50 | $6.00 | 0.9% |
| New York | $2.50 | $10.00 | 1.5% |
| North Carolina | 1% on or 2% based on size | varies | |
| North Dakota | No state fee | $0.00 | |
| Ohio | $1.00 | $4.00 | 0.6% |
| Oklahoma | $2.90 or $5.50 or more based on size | varies | |
| Oregon | No state fee | $0.00 | |
| Pennsylvania | $1.00 | $4.00 | 0.6% |
| Rhode Island | $5.00 | $20.00 | 2.9% |
| South Carolina | $2.00 | $8.00 | 1.2% |
| South Dakota | $0.25 | $1.00 | 0.1% |
| Tennessee | $1.35 | $5.40 | 0.8% |
| Texas | No state fee | $0.00 | |
| This page's calculator midpoint | winter tire | $680 | |
| Utah | $1.00 | $4.00 | 0.6% |
| Vermont | No state fee | $0.00 | |
| Virginia | $0.50 | $2.00 | 0.3% |
| Washington | $1.00 | $4.00 | 0.6% |
| West Virginia | $10 / vehicle title transfer | varies | |
| Wisconsin | No state fee | $0.00 | |
| Wyoming | No state fee | $0.00 |
How many miles a year does my kind of vehicle really drive?
In the 2022 National Household Travel Survey, Van owners report driving an average 15,194 miles a year against 13,298 for Pickup owners, and 24.5% of Van owners drive 15,000 miles or more (reported mileage, survey-weighted).
| Vehicle type | Average miles per year | Share driven 15,000 miles or more | Vehicles surveyed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van | 15,194 | 24.5% | 648 |
| Car | 14,950 | 20.6% | 6,232 |
| SUV | 14,351 | 21.5% | 4,479 |
| Pickup | 13,298 | 22% | 2,331 |
How do tires fail, and which failure do owners report most?
Crack is the largest group at 3, out of 6 complaints (a small sample, so treat it as a hint).
Owners most often describe the failure as "crack". Use the same wording when you describe a problem to a tire shop.
Which tire on the car fails most often?
Driver-side front is the largest group at 3, out of 9 complaints (a small sample, so treat it as a hint).
Check that tire first, but look at all four: every position is in the reports.
How old were the tires when owners reported the problem?
2 to 3 years is the largest group at 6, out of 7 complaints (a small sample, so treat it as a hint).
Age of the tire when the owner reported the problem, from the date code molded into the sidewall. 2 to 3 years: 6; 6 to 7 years: 1.
A tire's age is printed on its sidewall as a four-digit date code (week and year): check yours.
Is it recalled or covered?
| Recall number | Vehicles | Cars recalled | What the recall says |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V-157 | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2019; Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 2019; Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2019 | 65 | A reduction in traction may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
A bulletin is a repair procedure a maker sends its dealers, not a safety defect: if your maker is listed, ask the dealer whether one covers your car and quote its number.
| Maker | Vehicles | Bulletin number | Date | What it says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche | 911 Carrera S 2015–2021; 911 Targa 4 2015–2021 and 1 more | 76-21 | Oct 15, 2021 | Instructions on the manufacturer's certificate for approved winter tires, wheels, and snow chains. |
| Chevrolet | Cheverolet SS 2015–2017; Corvette 2015–2017 and 1 more | 04-03-10-013K | Jan 13, 2017 | This informational bulletin provides information on driving characteristics of rear-wheel drive vehicles and available winter tires. |
| BMW | 640i 2015; 535d 2015 and 6 more | 360114 | Mar 1, 2014 | Fitting Winter Tires Properly to Vehicles with Ceramic Brakes. |
What do owners say?
2 complaints quoted word for word, each with its NHTSA number.
The vehicle's original tires were removed in November 2025 for winter tire installation, at which point the odometer showed 6,808 miles.
They claim "all" of audi's 2019 a6's come with "summer tires" on them and getting an "all season" or "winter" tire is not possible unless I pay another $2,690.83 for four more "wheels and winter tires".
Check your car
Winter tire cost lands at $580–$780 for a set of four mid-range crossover or SUV tires, mounted and balanced. That works out to $120–$170 per tire.
What does winter tire cost cover, and what does it leave out?
The estimate is for four mid-range tires on a crossover or SUV, with mounting and balancing included.
It doesn't include a second set of wheels, new tire pressure sensors, studs if you pick a studdable tire, or off-season storage. Those add-ons are how a modest plan turns into a much bigger bill at the counter. Ask the shop which of them are already inside the number you were given.
How does winter tire cost change with size and brand?
Size sets the base price, and brand tier moves it up or down from there. Each row below changes one setting from the default and leaves the rest alone.
| Setting | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Default: crossover/SUV, mid-range, four tires, installed | $580–$780 |
| Compact or sedan | $460–$620 |
| Truck or large SUV | $740–$980 |
| Budget brand | $420–$580 |
| Premium brand | $780–$1,100 |
| Two tires only | $290–$390 |
Per tire, a compact runs $90–$130 and a truck runs $160–$220. A premium crossover tire costs $170–$250 each.
Sources
Data shown on this page
- NHTSA owner complaint file (2015-2019 · 2020-2024 · 2025-2026) downloaded 2026-10-05
- NHTSA recall file downloaded 2026-10-05
- NHTSA service bulletin file (2015-2019 · 2020-2024 · 2025-2026) downloaded 2026-10-05
- BLS Producer Price Index, commodity data for motor vehicle parts (series WPU07120104); BLS Consumer Price Index item SETD for the repair row downloaded August 2026
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, Foreign Campaigns (filings under 49 CFR 579.11, public API) downloaded 2026-10-05
- NHTSA National Center for Statistics and Analysis, Tire Pressure Special Study: Vehicle Observation Data (DOT HS 809 317) data from 2001
- FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county table: annualized frequency per hazard downloaded 2025-12
- 49 U.S.C. 30120 (Remedies for defects and noncompliance), text via Cornell Legal Information Institute; NHTSA recall campaigns data from 2026
- eCFR, 49 CFR 574.5 Tire identification requirements (NHTSA) data from 2025
- U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (compiling state statutes), State End-of-Life Tire Legislation Summary, October 2024 file data from 2024
- FHWA, 2022 NextGen National Household Travel Survey, vehicle file downloaded 2026-10
Terms: US government data, public domain.
Observed: records as filed; owner reports are unverified and are not failure rates. Rule: a published legal rule, not a measurement; whether it covers a given repair depends on the car and the facts. Reported: figures as reported by the publisher, not independently verified.
What is our own estimate
The price range comes from our calculator's formula. Its parts prices, labor hours per job and shop-rate tiers are CalcScrape estimates, not a published price dataset. Not independently checked: no established price guide publishes a general range for this exact job (looked 2026-10-10), so the default has no outside comparison. Price evidence grade C: one outside published range; the hours and parts prices behind the estimate are CalcScrape assumptions and have not been checked against repair invoices. Methodology